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Tuesday, September 25, 2012

The 12-Second Team (Part 1)

The old adage that ‘racing is a team sport’ is definitely true. From the mechanics to the pit crew, each individual is important when it comes to winning on race day. This week, we’ll be focusing on the No. 48 Lowe’s Racing pit crew. Hopefully, you’ll feel like you know them just a little better after reading these bios below. Also, be sure to follow us on Twitter @lowesracing where we’ll be posting pit crew-related content all week.

Greg “The Big Ragu” Morin

Pit Crew Coach

Twitter: @gregmorin488

Hometown: Waltham, MA

Years with Team 48: 5

Married/Kids: Married with two kids, Luciano (8) & Dominic (4)

What did you do prior to being on the pit crew? I ran a pit school, was a chef, teacher, and trainer.

Any jobs outside of the pit crew? No. (Greg is at the shop every day when he isn’t at the track)

Most memorable moment with Team 48: Winning the 2012 Pit Crew Competition

Favorite Workout: Circuit training

Favorite Song on Your iPod? “My Way” by Frank Sinatra

Hobbies: Cooking, sports, and home improvement

Last Home Improvement Project: Built a deck & painted my house

Lance Munksgard

Pit Crew Coach

Twitter: @Lmunksgard

Hometown: Warren, PA

Years with Team 48: 1

Married/Kids: Married with two boys, Colton (6) & Ledger (2)

What did you do prior to being on the pit crew? Sports medicine/Athletic training

Any jobs outside of the pit crew? No. (Lance is at the shop every day when he isn’t at the track)

Most memorable moment with Team 48: My first win with the 48, which was also win #200 for HMS.

Favorite Workout: Circuit training

Favorite Song on Your iPod? “Kick it in the Sticks” by Brantley Gilbert